Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Stanford University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Stanford University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$641,517
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,162
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$2,124,813 | $165,375 | $82,162 | $10,399 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$1,916,372 | $154,251 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$1,663,952 | $141,630 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$906,317 | $104,592 | $82,162 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$716,452 | $94,255 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Science, Technology and Society.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$404,972 | $78,681 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$324,432 | $75,464 | $82,162 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Engineering, Other.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$240,607 | $70,969 | $82,162 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$147,952 | $65,830 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Human Biology.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$16,457 | $60,099 | $82,162 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
-$345,108 | $41,177 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
-$419,008 | $37,482 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.